Youth Poetry Workshop

Experiment with poetry and find creative ways to express yourself! We read a poem, learn poetic terms, and write our own poem in a fun, welcoming space. Come write, listen, share, or just try something new. Workshops are led by Maya Tsingos, a local poet and medical student at Rush University. She is a 2026-2027 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellow spending the year teaching poetry to youth across Chicago. For teens 14 to 16. How to AttendRegister by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8. Chicago Public Library cannot collect personal information online from kids 0 to 13. A parent or guardian’s email address must be used to register. As a reminder, school email addresses may block external emails such as those from CPL. Due to space limitations, please include the total number of children and adults as attendees when you register. AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.